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James Whybrow, Director of VidSys will detail how PSIM software can address the security needs VidSys, a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently announced details of its participation at ASIS Middle East 2013, taking place February 17-19 in Dubai.  Who: James Whybrow, director, EMEA, VidSys  What: Senior security industry decision makers from across the Middle East will have the opportunity to experience a hands-on Vid...

The portfolio includes range of access control, time-attendance solution and video surveillance solution Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer of Enterprise Telecom and Security solutions, is participating in Secutech-2013. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of Security products encompassing range of access control and time-attendance solution, video surveillance solution and fire alarm panel. Here, at this event, Matrix will launch a range of new door controllers wh...

The ride will be held in conjunction with the ISC West security products trade show on April 13th The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Motorcycle Group is supporting the 2013 Ride for Education in Las Vegas. The ride, to be held in conjunction with the ISC West security products trade show and conference on Saturday, April 13, will raise money for the SIA First Responders Scholarship Fund, wh...

The guide details the changes to the licensing and regulatory regime of UK's security industry The British Security Industry Association has produced a guide for end-users and security buyers, to help them understand the proposed changes to the licensing and regulatory regime of the UK’s private security industry, which are set to impact all companies that use private security personnel. From 2013 onwards, there will be a gradual change in the way private security compa...

The door mounted with SALTO'sXS4 units can read, receive and write information via the College's UCARD SALTO Systems announces the successful installation of a new proximity access control system to secure University College Dublin’s brand new Student Learning Leisure and Sports Facility (SLLS). UCD is Ireland’s largest university with almost 25,000 students and is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities providing undergraduate education, pos...

BSIA is considered a natural partner for SfS as it looks to develop its business over the coming years The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has recently announced a new partnership with Skills for Security, in a landmark move that brings the sector skills body firmly back within the remit of the industry. The move, approved by board members of both organisations, will see Skills for Security become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the BSIA, reversing the Association&r...

Security Technology Live fills the gap in the national calendar created by IFSEC's shift to the south east Clarion Events, one of the leading players in the global security and defence event market, announce the launch of a new installer and channel facing event, Security Technology Live, which will be held at the NEC, Birmingham in May 2014. Security Technology Live has been developed through extensive consultation with exhibitors, associations and other stakeholders which h...

CNL reviews the technology to deter crime through improved situational awareness CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, will present “Safer Cities Through Improved Situational Awareness” and “Information Management for Physical Security”, at the ASIS 4th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition between February 17-19, 2013 in Dubai, UAE. Set at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City, under th...

G4S brings its proven safety and security programs to Boca Falls, a community with more than 700 homes G4S Secure Solutions has expanded its residential services to include another large upscale gated community in Boca Raton, Florida G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. has expanded its residential services to include another large upscale gated community in Boca Raton, Florida. G4S brings its proven safety and security programs to Boca Falls, a community with more than 700 homes...

Ingersoll Rand has augmented its grant-funding consultation capability As government entities, school districts and parents are searching for increased comprehensive security measures for their schools, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies is providing its local Security and Safety Consultants (SSCs) with increased tools. For instance, many times the greatest impediment to protecting school children is funding. Therefore, Ingersoll Rand has augmented its grant-funding consulta...

7 million tons of lime are needed in Germany each year and approximately 25 % of this demand is met by Europe’s largest lime plant in Wülfrath. This is where Rheinkalk GmbH, a member of the Belgian Lhoist Group, quarry some 8 million tons of limestone in their Flandersbach plant each year and use it to produce 1.8 million tons of burned and more than 3 million tons of unburned lime products. The plant’s biggest customer is the German steel industry, which buys around 50 % of the...

The MiY reader allows for fast authentication, which is critical for the operation of a very busy seaport SSA Marine, the company that manages the Port of Long Beach in Southern California, was having difficulty finding a security card reader to meet security requirements of TSA’s Transportation Worker Identification Card standard. The Port of Long Beach is the second-busiest seaport in the United States and a leading gateway for trade with Asia. It employs 30,000 peopl...

All parties gave the green light for the event to be police-free having assessed G4S capability G4S Events, Europe’s leading independent event security company, has made sporting history by providing security for the first home international football match without a policing presence. At last Wednesday’s international match at Aberdeen’s Pittodrie Stadium saw Scotland beat Estonia 1-0 as fans supported their teams without a single policeman at the stadium. Pi...

TDSi offers a wide range of integrated security and access control system Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi is firmly backing British manufacturing by producing its key products in the UK. The company develops, designs and manufactures its access control hardware and software in the UK, reflecting its commitment to, and firm belief in the UK as a centre of security solutions excellence. TDSi’s Managing Director, John Davies, commented, “As a company...

BSIA's Expert Council states Intersec 2013 saw the highest ever turnout of UK security companies at the event Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council, who exhibited at the recent Intersec 2013 exhibition in Dubai, are reporting a high level of visitor interest in the wide range of innovative UK security solutions, from integrated systems to access control, CCTV, perimeter protection, intruder alarm and power supply technology, on display during th...

The ASSA dp master-key system was perfect for this type of building ASSA ABLOY Hong Kong Ltd. has delivered the ASSA dp master-key system to Hong Kong’s newest crowning glory: a brand-new, ultra-modern hospital opening in a few months. Hong Kong’s government decided in 2009 to build a hospital in the city of Tung Chung to meet the needs of the growing local population. Today, three years later, construction is almost complete. The new North Lantau Hospital is seve...

Axxon Intellect Enterprise physical security information management software platform now offers integration for the KeyKing access control system, developed by KeyKing Group Ltd. (China). KeyKing is a perfect solution for today’s smart buildings and facilities, which require the precise configuration and high adaptability that KeyKing provides. The integration spans five controller models, supporting from 1 to 8 checkpoints and 2 to 8 readers:     TC312NT — 1 chec...

The challenge A company doesn’t get to be the size and significance of Ryerson without focusing on efficiency. Ryerson, a leading distributor and processor of metal, based in Chicago, is guided by three fundamental principles, one of which is an intense focus on operating efficiency. Perhaps that’s why Thomas Wojtowicz, Ryerson’s Senior Analyst and Engineer, looks with pride on the company’s decision to print its ID cards in-house. Ryerson, whose products are found in e...

Moxa is helping provide safer and easier travel along the Gateway Bridge One of the world's leading LED lighting designers has chosen Moxa's ioLogik E1212 Ethernet remote I/O for the Gateway Bridge upgrade project in Brisbane, Australia. The $1.88 billion project is the largest bridge and road project in Queensland's history, comprising the refurbishment of the existing Gateway Bridge, along with the construction of a second Gateway Bridge, including a dedicated pedestrian an...

The partnership has resulted in the development of LiNC-XS™, a flexible enterprise class access control offering by PCSC PCSC, a designer and manufacturer of quality access control solutions recently announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Maxxess Systems, Inc. headquartered in Yorba Linda, California. Maxxess is a leader in highly integrated access control systems. This partnership has resulted in the development of LiNC-XS™, a flexible en...

CIT Payments 2013 is part of the Financial Forum Series and brings together industry experts from around the world Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalization solutions, announced recently that Sebastien Tormos, director of marketing, m-commerce solutions for Datacard Group, will be presenting at the CIT Payments 2013 conference in Madrid, Spain on Feb. 19th, 2013. In its 16th year, CIT Payments 2013 is part of the Financial Forum Series and brings...

DoorKing is introducing wireless expansion boards for its 1830 series of telephone entry and access control products.  The new wireless expansion boards make it possible to add up to 16 card readers (or other access devices) to an access control system without the need for additional wire&...

The division focuses on designing integrated IP solutions for a variety of security and surveillance applications The UK's leading supplier of IP systems for security and surveillance - CCTV Center - announces that they are launching a new business division called Nexus Connect. The new division has been built on a concept specifically developed to focus on designing sophisticated integrated IP solutions for a variety of security and surveillance industry applications and offe...

Counter Terror Expo 2013 delivers various available protective measures relevant to oil & gas security Energy sector security has taken on an entirely new dimension following the recent hostage crisis at the In Amenas gas plant in Algeria, say analysts who have long viewed the security of physical infrastructure supporting the sector as it’s principle Achilles Heel. The assault, which has claimed the lives of at least 37 foreign workers, is said to be worst terroris...

Total 245 access-controlled doors were installed in the Danish industries building Danish Industries, a trade organisation and employer’s association, occupies a prime location in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. One of their primary responsibilities is nurturing and maintaining optimal conditions for Danish businesses developing, manufacturing and competing at home and abroad. In the course of developing plans for their building’s recent renovation, Danish Indus...

To integrate its security, access control and fire safety systems and provide the most rapid of response times, leading producer of spray finishing technology, Finishing Brands UK Ltd is using TDSi’s controllers and EXgarde PRO software, installed by security expert Onetec. Finishing Brands UK Ltd, based in Bournemouth, Dorset, is using the powerful integration ability of TDSi’s EXgarde Pro software and highly reliable and user-friendly eXcel 4 access controllers to provide a secure...

Suprema, Inc., a global leader in biometrics and ID solutions, announced recently that the company’s latest BioMini Plus(SFU500) fingerprint scanner tested in full compliance and received final certification from the Government of India’s STQC (Standardisation Testing & Quality Certification) for the country’s UID (Unique ID, India’s next generation national ID) based fingerprint authentication demands. The STQC certification is an essential requirement for procuremen...

Prof. Dr. Leonard Yong works as a Senior Consultant of EuroMaTech Training & Management Consultancy ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Prof. Dr. Leonard Yong, Senior Consultant of EuroMaTech Training & Management Consultancy, will be a keynote speaker at ASIS Middle East 2013. The ASIS 4th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition will be held on 17-19 February 2013 in Dubai, UAE at the Inter...

Over 1200 smart card readers were installed to secure airside, landside doors with AC200 video interface CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, is pleased to announce their aviation-renowned AC2000 security management system has been successfully installed at the new Concourse 3 Terminal 3 in Dubai International Airport. The system was delivered by CEM business partners in UAE, Tyco Fire & Security UAE LLC and was chosen to ensure the highest level of security. Conc...

LEGIC employee cards play a central role in the new security solution of the Swiss Post Office. By means of vehicle identification systems from Nedap and thanks to Smartcard Booster and long-range readers, the employee cards are also used to control vehicles in the goods-in bay.With a turnover of 721 million CHF (2009) and 44,803 employees, the Swiss Post Office is the biggest services company in Switzerland. In recent years, the company has invested a lot in modernising the way it processes mai...